DAN MACE – #I’MWITH YOU

#ImWithYou

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Dan Mace is a twenty-first century director and filmmaker. With a sensitive style, graphic aesthetics and inspirational narratives, he tells stories that showcase the power of perception and challenge the way people interpret life.

Dan is a creative and visionary Film Director, Filmmaker and Youtuber. Over his 10-year career behind the camera, he has directed over 100 commercials, music videos, documentaries and short films spanning across four continents.

Dan strongly believes his strongest asset is his open mind and ability to think differently. He says:

As much as I am able to identify with the world as it is, it is my ability to see it the way I want it to be that helps me to stand out and craft narrative that has meaning to people. I am an altruist with an earnest desire to see the world changed for the better, and it’s this desire that I use to fuel and inspire my films.

We love Dan, and wanted to share his latest film with you. In it he talks open and honestly (with some pretty fresh language!) about his anxiety – his message is fresh, bold and poignant. The poem featured in this short film is below, along with links to his Social Media and website. Go Dan!

Enjoy.

This world isn’t easy, but at least I have anxiety.

A diagnosed reason that makes it ok to be crazy

Bullied daily by my catastrophic reflection

‘NO’ doesn’t hurt when you’ve already planned for rejection

You are exposed, but you don’t expose yourself

Meaningless engagements to gather dust on some digital shelf

I have no reason to hide behind a glass wall lit by a thousand pixels

My fear extends further than the need to be heard through the sacrifice more brain cells